Endoscopic skull base surgery is a minimally invasive technique that uses an endoscope (thin tube with camera) to access tumors at the base of the skull, often through the nose.
Advantages Over Traditional Surgery
- No external incisions or scars
- Less pain and faster recovery
- Shorter hospital stay
- Preserved brain tissue
Conditions Treated
- Pituitary tumors
- Craniopharyngiomas
- Meningiomas of the skull base
- CSF leaks
- Chordomas
Our Expertise
Dr. Marcus Stephens is fellowship-trained in endoscopic skull base techniques, providing patients in Hampton and Southern Georgia access to this advanced treatment.
Key Benefits
- No external incisions
- Faster recovery than open surgery
- Less pain
- Shorter hospital stay
- Better cosmetic outcome
Recovery Time
1-3 weeks for initial recovery
